Keystone Suspension Recall 06V145000 (85 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain travel and fifth wheel trailers may have a deficient axle weld joint between the axle tube and spindle.

The risk

The spindle will separate from the axle tube and the wheel and hub assembly will come off the vehicle which could result in a crash without prior warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace these axles. The recall began on april 27, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Contacts

Keystone recall no. 06-069. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Keystone dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V145000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2006 Keystone Cougar	6	4	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2006 Keystone Cougar

Questions

Is the 06V145000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KEYSTONE RV COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 06V145000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 06V145000 announced?

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 2, 2006. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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